Tractor-Trailer Chase Injures 12, Ends in Fiery Crash

According to the Star-Telegram, a police chase involving an allegedly stolen 18-wheeler ended in a fiery crash on I-30, leaving a dozen individuals injured in its wake. The tractor-trailer reached speeds of up to 100 mph and hit several vehicles while evading police. It caused at least five other collisions before crashing near the Cooper Street Bridge in Arlington.

Fort Worth police had been pursuing the vehicle, but officers from Arlington arrived at the scene to assist. Because of the state of chaos, police shut down both sides of the freeway before apprehending the driver of the tractor-trailer.

Once they determined the 35-year-old man was not armed, they arrested him. He is facing charges of evading arrest in a vehicle and aggravated assault.

Fortunately, there were no fatalities; however, a MedStar spokesman claimed there were 12 accident victims total. First responders had to transport one victim to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, and the 11 others sustained minor injuries.

Dallas News reports that the police chase began around 1 p.m., when Fort Worth police tried to pull over the 18-wheeler for driving erratically and speeding. The collision that ended the chase shut down I-30 until 8:30 p.m., which backed up traffic for miles.

If you sustained serious or debilitating injuries in a collision with a tractor-trailer, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and non-economic damages. If you would like to find out if you have grounds for a claim, contact the Cooper Law Firm.

Attorney N. Eric Cooper is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Gregg County Bar Association. Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free case evaluation with a truck accident lawyer in Fort Worth.

Who Is Liable for Damages after a Crash Involving a Stolen Vehicle?

Like most states, Texas has adopted a fault-based system for pursuing damages following a car accident. That means the individual who is liable for the accident, or “at fault,” is responsible for covering the damages.

In most cases, the liable party simply refers to his or her auto insurance provider. For example, if you were in a collision with another vehicle, you would get the driver’s insurance information and then proceed to file a third-party claim for the damages you incurred.

If the motorist who caused the accident stole the vehicle, though, your case becomes inherently more complicated, and pursuing compensation through the vehicle’s insurer is not a valid option. Fortunately, you may be able to file a claim with your own insurance provider if you have uninsured motorist coverage or collision coverage. There may be other avenues of compensation that are worth pursuing, as well, and a truck accident lawyer can help you identify them.

If you were hurt in a collision with a tractor-trailer, a personal injury attorney will help you determine fault and pursue compensation from the liable party. Truck accident claims tend to be more complicated than those involving passenger vehicles, so it is important to find a lawyer who has experience handling such cases.

N. Eric Cooper of the Cooper Law Firm has successfully litigated truck accident lawsuits, and he has the knowledge and resources to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free consultation with an accident attorney in Fort Worth. You can learn more about truck accident claims in Texas by visiting the USAttorneys website.